Who will win Ireland vs Scotland, 3rd T20?
After rain ruined their opening fixture, Ireland will actually be the final team to get their Tri-Nation Series underway at Malahide. The game against Scotland will take place on September 17 and the live action is scheduled to start at 13:30 local time.
After being frustrated by the rain last time out, Ireland will bid to continue building towards the World T20 Qualifier against an in-form Scotland team who beat them when they last met.
Scotland had Kyle Coetzer and George Munsey to thank for that win in Oman and their opening pair were in blistering form last time out against the Netherlands. A 200-run opening partnership in 15 balls set the tone as they eventually posted 252/3 and went on to win by 58 runs.
IRE vs SCO, 3rd T20: Where to watch/Live streaming
TV channels: Star Sports, Sky Sports Cricket, Fox Sports, SuperSport, ATN Cricket Plus, Willow TV, Astro Cricket HD, OSN Sports Cricket, GTV
Live streaming: Hotstar, Sky Go, Now TV
IRE vs SCO Toss Prediction
Scotland actually lost the toss and were asked to bat first last time out. They may choose to this time, after making such a success of it.
IRE vs SCO Weather Report
Irish fans will be relieved to see a weather forecast that gives a very minimal chance of rain. Instead, they can expect clear, sunny conditions – albeit still cool at little more than 14 degrees Celsius.
IRE vs SCO Pitch Condition
Malahide is generally a balanced wicket but there have been big scores in the past and last time out was no different as Scotland went ballistic.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Ireland vs Scotland, 2019-20 Ireland Tri-Nation Series...
Ireland Team News & Playing 11
IRE Team News
Ireland were looking to use this tournament to make a final choice on their squad for the UAE and so time is against them now. Uncapped Harry Tector is looking for his first appearance, while there have been returns for Jacob Mulder and Gareth Delany.
IRE Key Players
Andy Balbirnie: In good form in the longer formats, for both Ireland and Leinster, and now needs to issue a reminder of his importance in T20i cricket too.
Paul Stirling: This will be his 200th T20 match, and his strike rate remains north of 140 in the format – highlighting exactly what he offers to teams (most recently Middlesex) at the top of the order.
Mark Adair: Impressed against Zimbabwe, taking four wickets in the first match and then making a useful batting contribution in the second.
IRE Team Form
Since ending the Oman Quadrangular T20i series with defeat to Scotland, Ireland have suffered three defeats from three against Afghanistan and then drew with Zimbabwe. Mark Adair and Paul Stirling starred with bat and ball as they won a shortened 13-over game against Zimbabwe but they then lost the second match by eight wickets.
Their only scheduled match since – the opening game of this tournament – fell victim to the rain.
Ireland Predicted Playing 11
Paul Stirling, Kevin O’Brien, Gary Wilson (c, wk), Andrew Balbirnie, Stuart Thompson, Mark Adair, Shane Getkate, David Delany, George Dockrell, Boyd Rankin, Jacob Mulder
Scotland Team News & Playing 11
SCO Team News
Recalled Ollie Hairs played in the last game but did not bat – watching the final two balls from the non-striker’s end. He is likely to get another chance as a result. The other selection issue was behind the stumps, with Craig Wallace taking the gloves in place of Matthew Cross. Cross will be pushing for a recall.
SCO Key Players
George Munsey: His form in the Global T20 Canada was good but it was even better last time out – smashing an unbeaten 127 from 56 balls at the top of the order. His innings included 14 sixes and five fours.
Kyle Coetzer: Like Munsey, the Scotland captain was key when these teams last met and in outstanding form last time out. He hit 89 from 50 balls, including 11 fours and five sixes.
Alasdair Evans: Took 2-19 last time out, including 11 dot balls, to record far and away the match’s most economical figures. It takes him to 33 wickets in 23 T20i innings.
SCO Team Form
Scotland started this Tri Series in stunning batting form against the Netherlands, as George Munsey (127*) and Kyle Coetzer (89) combined to post a 200-run opening partnership and help Scotland to 252/3. Alasdair Evans then took 2-19 from four overs to ensure the Dutch got nowhere near the target in reply.
They previously won the Oman Quadrangular Series and the most recent Tri Series between these three European nations too.
Scotland Predicted Playing 11
George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington, Ollie Hairs, Michael Leask, Adrian Neill, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Alasdair Evans
Ireland vs Scotland Head to Head
Scotland beat Ireland when the two teams last met, at the Oman Quadrangular Series. George Munsey and Kyle Coetzer both hit half-centuries in a six-wicket win chasing 181. It was Scotland’s third T20i win against the Irish, but Ireland still lead the overall head-to-head record with five wins in 11 matches in total.
IRE vs SCO Head to Head Stats
| Matches Played |
IRE Won |
SCO Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 11 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
Ireland vs Scotland Betting Odds
With home advantage, Ireland are favourites with the bookmakers despite Scotland’s good form.
IRE Bet365 Odds
- IRE to Win the Match: Ireland are outsiders at 1.66 favourites to beat Scotland with Bet365.
- IRE Top Batsman: Paul Stirling is 4.00 to be Ireland’s top batsman at the top of the order, while Andy Balbirnie has been priced at 4.50. Kevin O’Brien is 5.00, while captain Gary Wilson is 6.00.
- IRE Top Bowler: Mark Adair is 4.33 to be Ireland’s top bowler after taking four wickets when they last won. Boyd Rankin is 4.50, while George Dockrell is 5.00.
SCO Bet365 Odds
- SCO to Win the Match: The Scotland are 2.20 outsiders with Bet365 to beat Ireland.
- SCO Top Batsman: Scotland’s openers proved their quality last time out. George Munsey is 4.00 to be their top batsman again, while Kyle Coetzer is priced at 4.33. Matthew Cross did not play last time out but he is 4.50, Calum MacLeod is 5.00 and Richie Berrington can be backed at 5.50.
- SCO Top Bowler: Three Scottish bowlers are priced at 4.33 to be their top bowler – Alasdair Evans, Mark Watt and Hamza Tahir. The latter did not actually play last time out. Adrian Neill and Safyaan Sharif are both 4.50.
🏆 Ireland vs Scotland Prediction
Ireland, as hosts, might be favourites for this one but Scotland were in top batting form last time out and it was from two players who have proved this is no flash in the pan too.
Sep 17, 2019
18:00 IST / 12:30 GMT
The Village - Dublin, Ireland
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